Houston weather: Tornado watch expires for Liberty, Polk County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Liberty and Polk Counties until 7 p.m. Friday.
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Texas, Louisiana
Liberty and Polk Counties are under a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. on Friday.
Wildfire contained on Polk, Tyler County border; voluntary evacuation lifted
A 50-acre wildfire has been contained on the border of Polk and Tyler County, according to officials.
Man who killed 11-year-old girl gets life in prison
The man who murdered an 11-year-old girl in Livingston last year will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Don Steven McDougal, 43, pleaded guilty to the murder of Audrii Cunningham on Friday. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to family after the sentencing.
Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on Friday in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Polk County inmates arrested for exploiting, assaulting disabled inmate
Several inmates are facing charges after exploiting and assaulting a disabled inmate at the Polk County Jail, authorities said.
Lake Livingston dam under emergency repairs after 'potential failure watch' issued
Emergency repairs are being conducted on the Lake Livingston Dam due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain and flooding. This comes after a "potential failure watch" was issued on Friday.
'Potential failure watch' for Lake Livingston Dam
Residents downstream of Lake Livingston Dam were warned that the Trinity River Authority issued a "potential failure watch" for the dam's spillway. FOX 26's Jade Flury has the story and reactions from residents.
Lake Livingston Dam spillway under 'potential failure watch'
Polk County Office of Emergency Management announced the Lake Livingston Dam spillway is under a "potential failure watch" due the spillway being adversely affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9 p.m. for portions of Houston area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
Houston Weather: Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-metro
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties north of the Houston-Metro area.
FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victims
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for counties north of Houston-area
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for five counties north of the Houston area until midnight Friday.
Polk County subdivisions reopen after mandatory evacuations, some still closed
Certain Polk County neighborhoods have reopened after mandatory evacuations were made due to flooding. However, some areas are still closed from residents.
Houston weather: Goodrich ISD cancels classes for Thursday, May 9
Goodrich ISD has announced classes will be canceled for Thursday, May 9.
Polk County man suspected in murder of girlfriend Jasmine Muldoon arrested
According to the sheriff’s office, De’Andre Wright, 23, is now in custody in the Polk County Jail.
Missing Texas woman found murdered, boyfriend wanted
Texas woman Jasmine Muldoon was found murdered, her boyfriend is wanted and her family pleads for justice.
Houston area mother of 5 killed, suspect wanted
The search is on for a man authorities say killed his girlfriend and her five children are left without a mother. FOX 26's Abigail Dye has the details after speaking to her loved ones.
Goodrich ISD will be closed on Wednesday, May 8 due to continued flooding
Goodrich ISD announced it will be closed again on Wednesday, May 8 due to the continued flooding in the area impacting families.
Polk County suspect De'Andre Wright wanted for murder of missing woman
Polk County deputies are searching for a suspect wanted for the murder of a woman who was found dead in a wooded area just a day after she was reported missing.